Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Grant Awards for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), legislation that expands vital mental health services and provides additional support for States and districts
Many Parents Now Want a More Personalized, Flexible Learning Experience for Their Children
A majority of parents are now looking for a more personalized, flexible education for their children—a desire likely fueled by experiences from remote and hybrid education during the pandemic. In
Opportunity: CCDF supplemental funds available for school-age programs
Now and over the next year, states are focusing on spending “child care CCDF supplemental funds” that must be obligated by 2023 and liquidated in 2024. State administrative agencies of the Child
How To Make Schools Safer Without Additional Physical Security Measures
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) into law, spurred in part by the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, one
Afterschool: A Bipartisan Solution to Help Young People Thrive
At a time of deep partisan divides, Afterschool Alliance surveys have found an area of consensus around support for afterschool and summer learning programs. Across the political spectrum, parents identifying
New survey shows that afterschool programs are still in high demand
Back-to-school season is in full swing and intermixed with the uplifting news stories on students’ return to the classroom are stories of the challenges taking place after the school day
Secretary Miguel Cardona Announces the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour
On Monday, Sept. 12, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour alongside First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas
Access to Afterschool Programs Remains a Challenge for Many Families
In a monumental step toward universal afterschool and summer learning programs, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona launched the Engage Every Student Initiative in July 2022. This call to action